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Father Christmas apparition on a Christmas card
Father Christmas awful apparition on a Christmas card -- he appears to be terrorising three edible birds with strings of sausages and onions. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14246953
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Anthropomorphism Apparition Awful Cane Claus Duck Edible Fear Fright Goose Holly Humanised Legs Nightmare Onion Onions Poultry Sausage Sausages Scare Snowing Stick String Strings Terror Terrorising
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Chilling Christmas Tale: Father Christmas's Awful Apparition (circa 1890s) Step into the enchanting world of Victorian Christmas traditions as we delve into the intriguing story behind this haunting image of Father Christmas, an unusual take on the jolly, gift-giving figure we know today. This late 19th-century Christmas card, now an intriguing relic from the past, presents a chilling and terrifying vision of the holiday season. In the foreground, Father Christmas, humanized with a man's legs, cane, and clothing, stands tall and menacing. His long, flowing white beard and red robe are remnants of the familiar Santa Claus image, but his eyes gleam with a mischievous, yet sinister, intent. The once cheerful figure now appears as an apparition, a nightmare before Christmas. Three edible birds - a turkey, goose, and duck - huddle in fear as strings of sausages and onions dangle ominously above their heads. The once-feasted poultry now face the prospect of becoming the main course. The scene is set amidst a backdrop of holly and snow, adding to the surreal and eerie atmosphere. This unusual depiction of Father Christmas, with its dark undertones, challenges the traditional image of the jolly, gift-giver. The anthropomorphism of the birds and the use of clothing and props to humanize Father Christmas were common in Victorian-era Christmas cards. However, the terrorizing scene presented here adds a new layer to the holiday's folklore. As the snow falls gently outside, this card serves as a reminder that even in the heart of the festive season, there's always room for a little bit of the unexpected and the macabre. This intriguing piece of history invites us to reconsider the origins of our beloved holiday traditions and the stories they hold.
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